Black Friday is looming large on the horizon, promising big discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and just about everything else. It's the single best time of the year to shop, with deals on offer from all the leading retailers.

Check out our Deals page for more discounts on our favorite Wirecutter picks. I’ve covered Black Friday sales for Wirecutter since 2016, vetting hundreds of thousands of bombastic bargain claims and navigating seas of mediocre “blowout” TV deals.

When it comes to shopping for deals, arguably, one of the best times to do it is during Black Friday. The once-a-year sales event that takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving has a reputation for offering the best deals across fashion,